Aragonese Castle, Taranto – Taranto Swing Bridge loop from Taranto

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Aragonese Castle, Taranto – Taranto Swing Bridge loop from Taranto

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Aragonese Castle, Taranto – Taranto Swing Bridge loop from Taranto

00:43

6.92km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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946 m

Ponte di Pietra (Porta Napoli Bridge)

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The entrance to the Old Town coming from Statte or Massafra

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2.32 km

Doric Columns of the Temple of Poseidon

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Archaeological site - here was once a Doric temple from the Greek period. Two pillars still bear witness to the former construction.

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2.46 km

Aragonese Castle, Taranto

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The origins of the fortress of Taranto date back to Byzantine times. The current appearance of the complex dates back to Ferdinand of Aragon, who had the outdated castle converted …

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2.71 km

Taranto Swing Bridge

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Taranto's old town lies on an island between the Mare Piccolo and Mare Grande, connected to the mainland by only two bridges. Many people here still make their living from …

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3.07 km

Piazza Marinai d'Italia

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The Government Palace is a building with an imposing and monumental shape, the seat of the Prefecture and of the provincial administration, located in front of the Rotonda Marinai d'Italia. …

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3.99 km

Government Palace

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Large place right by the sea. Great view.

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4.80 km

View of the Ponte Girevole

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The enormous Ponte Girevole swing bridge is the symbol of the Apulian city of Taranto (Tarent) and was built to connect the old town with the new town. Inaugurated by …

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4.86 km

Cycling Among Fishermen and Fishing Boats at Mar Piccolo

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From the Vasta descent to the Liberty shelter a few centimeters from the sea (be careful not to fall into the sea). In the morning at dawn it is very suggestive to see the sun rise from the small sea.

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